Barley-Stuffed Peppers These stuffed peppers use barley filling instead of Mom's old-fashioned hamburger stuffing, but they're just as comforting. For an eye-catching presentation, use two different colors of sweet peppers.

Wasabi-Glazed Whitefish with Vegetable Slaw Though its presence in this recipe is subtle, fans of fiery wasabi -- the bright-green Japanese horseradish condiment -- will notice its head-clearing heat. Wasabi is found in powdered or paste form in Japanese markets or in larger supermarkets.

Pork with Fennel and Carrots This citrus-mustard marinated pork loin is roasted with a colorful combination of fennel and carrots, and then topped with a lovely thickened sauce, made from the reserved marinade.

Jamaican Pork with Melon Salsa Jamaican jerk seasoning gives grilled pork a delectable spicy-sweet flavor. Look for jerk in the seasoning section of large supermarkets. Another time, make this recipe substituting turkey tenderloins for the pork chops.